Our Natural Materials

Each piece of jewelry begins with materials found across Brazil’s diverse landscapes. From seeds and natural fibers to wood and other distinctive materials, artisans transform elements of nature into jewelry through traditional techniques and contemporary design. Depending on the design, a piece may be made entirely from natural materials or combine natural materials with other components needed for its construction and design. Each product page identifies the materials used in that specific piece.

  Açaí is one of the Amazon’s most recognizable fruits and an important part of everyday life in the region. After the fruit is processed, its seeds can be cleaned, dried, polished, and sometimes dyed before being transformed into jewelry. Beyond their natural beauty, açaí seeds can also carry cultural meaning, with associations with vitality, abundance, and a connection to the Amazon. Their lightweight feel and natural shape make them a distinctive material for handcrafted necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.


  Jarina, also known as tagua, is the seed of a palm found in the Amazon and other tropical regions of South America. When mature and dried, the seed becomes remarkably hard and develops a smooth surface that can be carved, polished, and dyed. This unique quality allows artisans to shape Jarina into beads, pendants, and intricate decorative forms, making each transformation part of the artistry itself. Because of its hardness and appearance when polished, Jarina has historically been used as a plant-based alternative to animal ivory. In our jewelry, it brings the beauty of a Brazilian seed into bold, contemporary designs.


  Morototó is an Amazonian tree known for its lightweight wood. Its combination of lightness and strength makes the wood suitable for carving and handcrafting. Brazilian artisans transform Morototó into jewelry and other decorative pieces, highlighting the natural grain, texture, and character of the wood.


  Tucum comes from a palm native to the Amazon, valued for both its seeds and strong natural fibers. The fibers have traditionally been used to create items such as baskets, hammocks, cords, and handcrafted pieces, while the seeds can be polished and incorporated into jewelry. Strong and resilient, Tucum fiber has been woven into everyday life in the Amazon for generations, bringing natural texture and regional character to artisan designs.


 


 Saboneteira is a tropical tree whose seeds are known for their naturally soap-like properties. Once prepared and polished, the seeds can also be transformed into beads and decorative elements for handcrafted jewelry. Their natural shape and texture give artisans another unexpected material to turn into wearable designs.


 


 Coconut is a versatile natural material used by Brazilian artisans in a variety of handcrafted pieces. The hard shell can be cut, shaped, polished, and carved into beads, pendants, and decorative elements for jewelry. Its natural variations in tone and texture give each finished piece its own character.


 

Jatobá is a tree native to tropical regions of Brazil, known for its dense, durable wood and distinctive fruit. Its strong wood can be shaped and polished by artisans into beads, pendants, and other handcrafted elements. In jewelry, Jatobá brings the warmth, texture, and natural character of Brazilian wood into wearable designs.

Piassava is a strong natural fiber obtained from palm trees native to Brazil. Traditionally used to make brooms, ropes, baskets, and other practical objects, its coarse texture also gives artisans an unusual material for handcrafted designs. In jewelry, Piassava transforms from a functional natural fiber into bold, lightweight pieces with distinctive texture and movement.
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Golden Grass (Capim Dourado) is a naturally golden plant found in Brazil’s Cerrado. Its stems develop their distinctive golden color naturally—they are not dyed to create their characteristic shine. Brazilian artisans carefully weave the slender stems into earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and other intricate designs using techniques passed through generations. Its remarkable natural color gives the finished pieces their signature gold-like appearance without the use of gold metal.
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The Paxiubão and Paxiubinha are distinctive palms found in the Amazon rainforest, recognized for their unusual stilt-like roots. These palms are often known as “walking palms” because their root systems can give the appearance of the tree shifting its position as new roots develop and older ones die back. Their seeds can be dried and polished for use in handcrafted jewelry. Paxiubão produces larger, more robust seeds, while Paxiubinha offers smaller forms, giving artisans different possibilities for creating distinctive designs.